This program integrates swimming instruction with water safety to develop your comfort and safety in, on and around the water. Whether you’re a newcomer to water activities or a master swimmer looking for stroke improvement, we offer the ideal programs for you. Swim Basic 1: Swimmers learn front and back float, front and back glide

This program integrates swimming instruction with water safety to develop your comfort and safety in, on and around the water. Whether you’re a newcomer to water activities or a master swimmer looking for stroke improvement, we offer the ideal program for women’s only swim. Swim Basic 1: Swimmers learn front and back float, front and

Your child will learn to swim in a relaxing and fun environment with certified pool staff. Download the swimming lesson information flyer for specific class times. You an also pick up a copy at the centre. Swimming Lesson Schedule

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The Jack Purcell Community Centre, owned and operated by the City of Ottawa, has an 18-metre warm water pool which offers regular aquatic programming and specialized programs for individuals with special needs. The facility also has a fully accessible weight room, five meeting rooms of various sizes and access to an adjacent school gym. Through a partnersip with the Jack Purcell Community Centre, the not-for-profit Jack Purcell Recreation Association runs programming, through the facility, that aims to maintain and improve the quality of life of Centretown residents by focusing on recreation and leisure activities consistent with this purpose.